How do I get my kids to take medicine?

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October 03, 2018

It’s not always easy giving your child medicine, especially when they’re feeling under the weather, so it’s important to adopt a gentle yet firm approach.

Be honest with your children and explain why they need to take medication and praise them when they cooperate. You might find it helps to administer the medicine alongside activities that are part of their everyday routine.

Here are some simple tips that could help:

Concentrated drops

Shake the bottle well before giving your child the medicine. Measure the required amount with the supplied measuring device and then you can either drop it directly onto your child’s tongue or mix with a little bit of juice or water first.

Suspension

Shake the bottle well before giving your child the medicine. Measure the required amount with the supplied measuring device and then mix it with a few drops of juice or water first, if required.

Chewable tablets

Place the tablet in your child’s mouth. They can either chew it or suck on it until it dissolves.

Effervescent tablets

Drop the tablet (or tablets) into a glass of water at room temperature. Wait until they are fully dissolved and have stopped fizzing. Encourage your kids to drink the mixture slowly.

Suppositories

Insert into your child’s bottom, leading with the thick end. This can be pretty awkward, but you can moisten the suppository to make things a bit easier.

When you’re dosing liquid medication, it’s important to use the easy-to-use dosing devices inside the packet instead of a standard kitchen tablespoon or teaspoon as they will be inaccurate.

Why choose Panadol?

It’s only natural that as parents, we wish to feel confident and assured when it comes to making our kids feel better. Children’s Panadol is recommended for the temporary relief of pain and fever in children and is trusted by mums and dads. It has a heritage of use spanning more than 60 years and nothing is more effective for children’s pain and fever.*1-4

Plus, Children’s Panadol is gentle on little tummies and available as part of a wide range with a variety of formulations including baby drops, elixirs, suspensions, suppositories, chewable tablets and soluble tablets. A range of tailored products covers children aged from one month up to twelve years. It’s always more accurate to dose by weight. If weight is unavailable then dose by age.

When to see a doctor?

You should take your child to a doctor if your child seems unwell or has any other symptoms.

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*Refers to only non-prescription paracetamol and ibuprofen for children at maximum Australian recommended doses.

ALWAYS READ THE LABEL. Use only as directed. For the temporary relief of pain and fever. Incorrect use could be harmful. Consult your healthcare professional if symptoms persist. Seek medical advice for children under three months of age.

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